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Case Study

From insight to action: a full CO2 footprint for Ridder

A CONVERSATION WITH

Laurens van der Lely

Laurens van der Lely

Laurens van der Lely

Project Manager ESG

Project Manager ESG

Project Manager ESG

About

About

About

Ridder is a global player in innovative greenhouse solutions, offering advanced technology and connected smart solutions to growers in over 100 countries.

Industry

Industry

Industry

Agriculture

Founding date

Founding date

Founding date

1953

Company size

Company size

Company size

350

Headquarters

Headquarters

Harderwijk, The Netherlands

Services

Services

Climate & energy systems, water management solutions, process automation & data

Challenge

Challenge

Challenge

With a broad range of products, including drive systems, climate control, water treatment systems, climate screens, robotics, and labor management solutions. Ridder helps growers optimize production processes, improve crop quality, reduce costs, and increase yields.

Sustainability is an important topic for Ridder. They had the following questions:

  • Where are our biggest emitters?

  • What should we tackle first?

  • How will we comply with the CSRD

Solution

Solution

Solution

  • Led Ridder through its first footprint calculation with a hands-on approach

  • Built internal ownership to enable future independent assessments

  • Defined scope and strategy in collaboration with Regreener

  • Prioritized complex supplier emissions, key to manufacturing

  • Collected CO₂ data from main suppliers; used estimates when unavailable

  • Delivered full emissions overview across all relevant scopes, aligned with the GHG Protocol

Results

Results

Results

  • Now that Ridder understands where their CO₂ emissions come from and which parts of their operations have the biggest impact, they can take effective action. This enables them to focus their reduction efforts in a way that aligns with both their ambitions and available resources.

  • In addition, they are now well-prepared for the CSRD regulations and have a clear story to share with employees, customers, and partners. This kind of insight helps drive real progress and build broad support for sustainability initiatives.

Company story

Company story

Ridder, founded in 1953 in the Netherlands, is a global supplier of smart greenhouse technologies. Their solutions include climate and water management, drive systems, labor management, and robotics. With over 350 employees in more than 100 countries, Ridder supports growers worldwide under the mission “Working together for sustainable growth.”

Ridder, founded in 1953 in the Netherlands, is a global supplier of smart greenhouse technologies. Their solutions include climate and water management, drive systems, labor management, and robotics. With over 350 employees in more than 100 countries, Ridder supports growers worldwide under the mission “Working together for sustainable growth.”

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